Race Schedule

In 2027 Festival of Sails is proud to host the Australian Yachting Championship, Australian Sports Boat Association Australian Championship and S80 Victorian Championship

This year’s Festival of Sails brings together an outstanding program of on-water competition across multiple classes, welcoming sailors of all levels for five days of world-class racing on Corio Bay.

This year’s regatta proudly hosts the Australian Yachting Championship, the Australian Sports Boat Association Australian Championship and the S80 Victorian Championship, adding national and state-level intensity to an already competitive fleet.

Alongside the championship racing, the event will once again be defined by the iconic Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race, as competitors make their way from Port Phillip Bay into Geelong to commence the long weekend of sailing.

Across the four days, a diverse range of classes and formats ensures competitive opportunities for both championship contenders and club-level sailors, delivering close racing throughout the program.

Please refer to the sections below for full race details, entry information and the complete Festival of Sails 2027 schedule.

For further information regarding the regatta, please contact Royal Geelong Yacht Club.

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Festival of Sails – Provisional Schedule
22-26 January 2027

 

Class Fri, 22nd Jan Sat, 23rd Jan Sun, 24th Jan Mon, 25th Jan Tue, 26th Jan
Australian Yachting Championship (IRC) Windward Leeward x 2
Sandringham Yacht Club
12:25pm start
Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start
Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start
Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start
Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start
Passage Rating Series (AMS & ORC) No Racing. Weather Briefing PM Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start
Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start
Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start
No Racing
Passage Spinnaker Series No Racing. Weather Briefing PM Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start
Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start
Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start
No Racing
Double Handed Series No Racing. Weather Briefing PM Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start
Long Special Course
10:55 am start
Long Special Course
10:55 am start
No Racing
Passage Non-Spinnaker Series No Racing. Weather Briefing PM MMelbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start
Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start
Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start
No Racing
Multihull Series No Racing. Weather Briefing PM Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start
Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start
Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start
No Racing
Sports Boat Australian Championship No Racing. Windward-Leeward Course (x2) 11:55 am start Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start
Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start
Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start
S80 Victorian Championship No Racing. Windward-Leeward Course (x2) 11:55 am start Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start
Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start
No Racing
J24 Series No Racing. Weather Briefing PM Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start
Windward-Leeward Course (x3)
10:55 am start
Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start
No Racing
Passage Miniseries No Racing. Weather Briefing PM Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start
Special Course
10:55 am start
No Racing No Racing
Cadet Sprint Series No Racing. No Racing No Racing No Racing Sprints (x10)
10:55 am start

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